Teras Kasi Archive

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FantomMenace wrote:

Hi guys. New to TKA (and new to the game, really) so I'm not positive on how I want to design my template.

Right now I'm working toward TKM/MS with Doc 4000. I've seen in this thread that some prefer not mastering another melee profession and take partial trees from some of them. I was told to go Master Swordsman for the power hammer, but it appears there could be some alternatives. I've also seen that some people suggest giving up Doc but I love being able to heal myself without having to use items, and the profession will be even better after Pub 19.

I'd like to be able to be an efficient tank for PVE hunts, but also want to be able to hold my own in PVP. What would best suit TKM and Doc 4000? Open to suggestions involving FS as well.

After I've earned a lot of badges I may respec to TKM/MCH in the future because I just love pets. If I do it, it will be for fun. I know it's not the best route to take, but will at least remain competent?

Thanks in advance.

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In PvP you need to be able to deal damage hard and fast cause often your window of opportunity is quite slim if you're up against a good player, so I'd say Sword - if not a must - is very nice to have. Dunno about Pikeman's damage output, but Fencer is probably not as hot a choice until their DoT's get some love.

Healingis a must in PvP and very nice to have in PvE unless you always group with a Doc, so 4xxx Doc or 4xxx CM is almost mandatory (IMO).

For PvP the ability to slow down your opponent would help alot, so I'm probably gonna experiment with 4xx4 CM or 4xx1 CM in the future and just dabble in Sword, if anyone has already tried this, please chime in.

Okies, just started the game this past week or so. Am interested in TKA 'cause I like all the punching and not having to rely on gear so much. My problem is that my gf is wanting to be a crafter, so I've been volunteered to become a scout of some sort to gather for her. So my question really is: Is there a combination of TKA and some scout class that would allow me: 1) little downtime 2) solo-ability 3) fairly quick killing speed & 4) gathering abilities?

Thanks in advance.

What kind of crafter? If she wants you to drop CL94 Krayt Dragons you don't need scout at all, and should probably forget about TKA. If she's going tailor or armorsmith and wants bone, hideand wooly hide, then most of those are below CL40 - meaning, even as Novice Scout, Master TKA you will be able to drop them quickly and safely.

If you want an all-melee template you could go; MTKA / x431 Sword / 4xxx CM / Novice Scout.

I'm unsure if this will give you CL80 or not - which will be important if you plan on soloing CL80-82 mobs that drop loot, apart from harvesting mobs.

Message Edited by Xipe on 07-01-2005 12:18 PM

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Yipyip wrote:

Okies, just started the game this past week or so. Am interested in TKA 'cause I like all the punching and not having to rely on gear so much. My problem is that my gf is wanting to be a crafter, so I've been volunteered to become a scout of some sort to gather for her. So my question really is: Is there a combination of TKA and some scout class that would allow me: 1) little downtime 2) solo-ability 3) fairly quick killing speed & 4) gathering abilities?

Thanks in advance.

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I am TKM as well as MRanger, I get all the perks of Ranger and am cl 80. This is a hard path, but one I find most rewarding. I can solomostcl 82-83 critters in the game. If you gonna team up with your girl, Rangers lvl's will let you camo her, and you can give her kits for when you are not around (works better tho if you do it). As a Ranger you will be able to pull one mob at a time. As a TKM you will be able to 'Tank' the critter, have your girl take up a ranged profession, for the 2 of you would be unstopable. The thing is Ranger is a ruff path, cost the most skill points of any profession. Most Rangers are rifleman, but I am stuborn and have liked tk from the start.

Currently working on the following (post 19th update)

((Master Smuggler/ Master TKA)) Swords 0/0/4/4/and lastly 4 points in FS ranged defense

My question is: Will this give me enough unarmed damaged to be viable...will be using Katarn knuckles at TKM.

Im hearing good things bout both pikes and fencer.

Wondering if perhaps foregoing swords and adding Master Brawler is a option.

Bottom line ...where to go with those last 2 trees.

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starcrusher04 wrote:

Is there anyone out there with the sweet melee stacker template (TKM, M.Pikes, Swords x x 3 x, Fencer 2 x x 4) that could comment on their template?

I'm curious about it, but I'm a little worried about heals. I'm also curious about which weapon you use and what sort of tactics you use.

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I have TKM, MSwords, MBrawler, Pike 0443, and many peeps I duel have trouble damaging me. Though due to no real healing abilities, I do fail a lot in PvP, but I don't care. Pure melee is a dying breed and I'm proud to stand among the few brave (crazy?) enough to have such a template. I have been thinking of aquiring some skills in Fencer, but I'll have to look into that later.

Tactics:
-Keep CoB running at ALL TIMES. Macro it if need be. I prefer to do everything manually, but it's just a personal preference.
-ARMOR BREAK IS YOUR FRIEND.
-Use Power Boost. It isn't much, but 500 extra health can make a difference. You have to plan ahead though, as it requires meditation to fire. It lasts 10 minutes.
-Use Intimidate, stun, dizzy and warcry if need be. Those together really bork your opponents accuracy.
-Sword flurry is also a good thing to have running, though I think it only lasts 5-10 seconds and may not be worth the constant action pool loss.
-Use KD tactically. I like to apply state debuffs, KD then power strike/hit (forgot what it's officially called). If you're having trouble laying down your state debuffs, KD them and then debuff.